Marcella, Vampire Mage by Elizabeth Loraine

Author:Elizabeth Loraine [Loraine, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Vampire, Young Adult, Magic, Mage
Amazon: B007IJYLKQ
Publisher: Aariis, inc
Published: 2012-03-07T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIVE

The rhythm of the horse’s hooves clopping along the rocky shoreline and the sound of the river made me sleepy. It seemed as if months had passed since I felt this relaxed. I wondered about Damien; where would he go? What had he meant by “I’ll find you”? That’s what he had said; “I’ll find you in the New World.” The New World. In all the commotion, no one else had even mentioned the subject since we arrived. Maybe now I could ask Father if the Council would discuss it before they disbanded. Up ahead, I could hear the gate hinges squealing. The news of our return quickly spread though the palace compound and we found ourselves surrounded by family and well wishers. Our triumphant return was soon interrupted by the palace guard.

“I hope you were successful, my Lord,” said the Captain of the guards.

“We were indeed,” said Father as we dismounted and he handed his reigns to the stable boy.

“There’s news my Lord. The Lady Luena has escaped. And her brother Damien is also missing. Even his Watcher knows not of his whereabouts. Luena killed two guards. We made a search but found no sign of either of them.”

It was disturbing news about Luena; but of course I already knew Damien was gone. I hope he was truly free of her, but I couldn’t be sure they weren’t traveling together. Regardless, what he had said about her was surely true: she was evil.

“Well, inform all the delegates so they can watch out for her and Damien.”

“Yes, my Lord.”

“We’ll have to question Damien’s Watcher about the fledglings, so make sure he doesn’t disappear.”

The guard bowed and took his leave.

“I’m going to get cleaned up and check on the girls,” I said.

“That’s a good idea. I’ll join you in a little while. I need to inform the others of all the news of the day.”

“Of course, Father.”

Then we parted ways. Thomas and Simon weren’t far behind me of course, and we walked back together to Father’s quarters.

“Katrina!” exclaimed Eleanor. “Rosalinda, Arletta—Katrina’s back. Oh, Katrina, you smell.”

“Thanks, Eleanor.”

Then Rosalinda and Arletta came rushing out of their room.

“Did you kill them all?” Arletta said, her Spanish accent sharpened by anger.

“That’s ladylike,” I laughed. “And yes, we killed them all.”

“Tell us everything Katrina,” Rosa said.

“Yes everything,” the other two chimed in.

“Can I at least get cleaned up first?”

“Good idea. You do stink,” Rosa said, holding her nose.

“Thanks.”

Sarah, of course, had already prepared a bath for me. She was the perfect handmaiden, always a step ahead. The girls told me she was downstairs preparing lunch, and as soon as they said the word lunch, I realized I was starving. Rosa helped me off with my boots. Eleanor put my sword away, and Arletta tried to unbraid my hair, all the while informing me of all the news. I sank deep into the warm water, held my nose and slid completely under. When I came back up Sarah was there with a full glass of Crimson.

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